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US3305448A
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Introduction of fuel into a thermonuclear reactor
Assignee: KERNREAKTOR BAU und BETR S GES
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Filing: 1963-05-06
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Granted: 1967-02-21
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Expires: 1983-05-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Becker Erwin Willy
- 👤 Henkes Wolfgang
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 13:03
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05H; H05H1/00; H05H1/02; H05H1/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
IN A PROCESS WHEREIN A NUCLEAR FUEL CONTAINING ATOMS OF AT LEAST ONE MEMBER OF THE GROUP CONSISTING OF THE ELEMENTS HYDROGEN, HELIUM, AND THEIR ISOTOPES, IS ACCELERATED INTO A THERMONUCLEAR REACTOR FOR GENERATING HIGH TEMPERATURE PLASMA, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES CONVERTING THE FUEL INTO FINELY DIVIDED CONDENSED CLUSTERS OF ATOMS CONNECTED BY VAN DE WAALS FORCES, ELECTRICALLY CHARGING SAID CLUSTERS WITH A LOW SPECIFIC CHARGE OF LESS THAN 0.33 ELEMENTARY CHARGES PER ATOM, AND ELECTRICALLY ACCELERATING THE CHARGED CLUSTERS TO A HIGH KINETIC ENERGY LEVEL FOR THE GENERATION OF HIGH TEMPERATURE PLASMA IN THE REACTOR UPON IMPACT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
IN A PROCESS WHEREIN A NUCLEAR FUEL CONTAINING ATOMS OF AT LEAST ONE MEMBER OF THE GROUP CONSISTING OF THE ELEMENTS HYDROGEN, HELIUM, AND THEIR ISOTOPES, IS ACCELERATED INTO A THERMONUCLEAR REACTOR FOR GENERATING HIGH TEMPERATURE PLASMA, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES CONVERTING THE FUEL INTO FINELY DIVIDED CONDENSED CLUSTERS OF ATOMS CONNECTED BY VAN DE WAALS FORCES, ELECTRICALLY CHARGING SAID CLUSTERS WITH A LOW SPECIFIC CHARGE OF LESS THAN 0.33 ELEMENTARY CHARGES PER ATOM, AND ELECTRICALLY ACCELERATING THE CHARGED CLUSTERS TO A HIGH KINETIC ENERGY LEVEL FOR THE GENERATION OF HIGH TEMPERATURE PLASMA IN THE REACTOR UPON IMPACT.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-02-20 | 1970-08-22 | 1971-02-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-02-20 | 1974-08-22 | 1975-02-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-02-20 | 1978-08-22 | 1979-02-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |